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ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS2
User Guide
• When uou use the Shear tool, the Info palette displays the coordinates of the object’s center, the angle of shear
axis , and the amount of shear .
• When you use the Paintbrush tool, the Info palette displays the x and y coordinates and the name of the current
brush.
• Select Show Optionsfromthe palettemenuorclick thedoublearrow on thepalette tabtoshowvaluesfor thefill
and stroke colors of the selected object and the name of any pattern, gradient, or tint applied to the selected object.
Note: If you select multiple objects, the Info palette displays only the information that is the same for all selected objects.
Customizing the work area
To save a custom workspace
By saving the current screen layout as a workspace, you’ll be able to return to it, even if you move or close a palette.
1 Choose Window > Workspace > Save Workspace.
2 Enter a name for the workspace, and click OK.
To switch between workspaces
❖ Choose Window > Workspace, and select a workspace from the submenu.
Assign keyboard shortcuts to each workspace to navigate among them quickly.
See also
“To customize keyboard shortcuts” on page 525
To manage workspaces
1 Choose Window > Workspace > Manage Workspaces.
2 Do any of the following:
• To rename a workspace, select it, and edit the text.
• To delete a workspace, select it, and click the Delete button.
• To duplicate a workspace, select it, and click the New button.
Setting preferences
About preferences
Preferences are options regarding how you want Illustrator to work, including those for display, tools, ruler units, and
exporting information. Your preferences are saved in a file called AIPrefs (Windows) or Adobe Illustrator Prefs
(Mac OS), which is launched each time you start Illustrator. To restore Illustrator’s default settings, you can remove
or rename preferences file and relaunch Illustrator. This can be helpful if you are having problems with the appli-
cation.
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